MUSIC
Pilgrim St:24 November: Drawing from fellow luminaries such as Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, The Pogues and Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions outfit, Pilgrim St are about to bring their infectious melodies, harmonies and songs to Kerry’s Siamsa Tire. Pilgrim St bring a warm and lively atmosphere to their music and have garnered a glowing word of mouth endorsement from venues around the country with their powerhouse live performances. With a setlist made up of covers and their own original songs they have graced the stages of Electric Picnic and Vicar Street. For tickets and more see www.siamsatire.com.
COMEDY
Dirtbirds: Self-Help Tour:23 November: Irish comedy duo Sinead Culbert and Sue Collins, better known as Dirt Birds are back with their brand new Self-Help Tour. Join these hilarious ladies in Cork’s Everyman Theatre this weekend, for two hours of comedy gold. With previous online sketches such as ‘How to be a cute hoor with your money’ and ‘Tip for when stress wrecks your face’ gone viral, this is a show destined to sell out fast. The unique blend of hilarious sketch and stand up comedy takes on brand new characters, along with some of the well-known favourites. Don’t miss this side-splitting show from the queens of sketch comedy. See www.everymancork.com for more information.
THEATRE
Michael Harding: On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist:23 November: Join best-selling writer and raconteur Michael Harding at Limerick’s Lime Tree Theatre this weekend. Sit back and listen as he reads from his latest memoir, ruminates on the difference between psychotherapy and religion and relates the story of his pilgrimage to Skellig Michael, in his ongoing search for meaning. Described as stunningly honest, funny and self-deprecating, Harding’s latest publication is a powerful lesson about the human condition and the ultimate bliss of living in the present moment. For more information about this event see www.limetree.ie.
FILM
Men’s Film Night:28 November: Westport Family Resource Centre will host a film night for men, with documentary film The Work on the big screen. This will be followed by light refreshments and a discussion on establishing a monthly men’s group in Westport. The Work set inside a single room in Folsom Prison follows three men from the outside as they participate in a four-day group therapy retreat with level-four convicts. Over the four days, each man in the room takes his turn at delving deep into his past, forcing them to re-evaluate themselves and other prisoners. To book, please call Westport Family Resource Centre at 09824419.
Nativity Rocks: 23 November: Get in to the rocking festive spirit with Nativity Rocks! This is the fourth installment of the Nativity franchise and brings it back to its roots, and back to the fictional St Bernadette’s Primary School. The staff and students work together to win the coveted prize of Christmas Town of the Year by performing a spectacular rock music-themed nativity. This musical comedy is sure to have audiences of all ages laughing, as director Debbie Isitt has ensured that this Ain’t No Silent Night! For trailers and reviews see www.entertainment.ie.
DANCING DIARY
Connacht
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park. Social Dancing: 2 December, Liam Mannering. Big Band Dancing: 24 November, Mike Denver.
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 22 November, John Mc Nicholl.
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 24 November, Derek Ryan.
Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 25 November, Brian McDermott.
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 22 November, Michael Collins, 24 November, Gerry Guthrie,25 November, PJ Murrihy & Michael Sexton.
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 23 November, Robert Mizzell.
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 28 November, PJ Murrihy.
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 26 November, Martin Kearney & Derry Kennedy.
Kerry: Tralee, Kerin’s O’Rahillys Clubhouse, 28 November, Noel Briody Band.
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 25 November, Mike Denver.
Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt House Hotel, 22 November, Dermot Lyons.
Limerick: Killmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 28 November, Declan Aungier.
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 24 November, Michael Cahill.
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 25 November, Declan Aungier.
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 24 November, Michael English.
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 24 November, Jimmy Buckley.
Down: Newry, The Mourne Country, 24 November, Matthew O’Donnell.
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 26 November, Stephen Smyth.
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 25 November, Robert Mizzell.
Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 23 November, Ciaran Rosney.
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 24 November, John Glenn & The Mainliners.
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 23 November, Michael English
Read more
Feel the fear and do it anyway
Behind the scenes: Ros na Rún
MUSIC
Pilgrim St:24 November: Drawing from fellow luminaries such as Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, The Pogues and Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions outfit, Pilgrim St are about to bring their infectious melodies, harmonies and songs to Kerry’s Siamsa Tire. Pilgrim St bring a warm and lively atmosphere to their music and have garnered a glowing word of mouth endorsement from venues around the country with their powerhouse live performances. With a setlist made up of covers and their own original songs they have graced the stages of Electric Picnic and Vicar Street. For tickets and more see www.siamsatire.com.
COMEDY
Dirtbirds: Self-Help Tour:23 November: Irish comedy duo Sinead Culbert and Sue Collins, better known as Dirt Birds are back with their brand new Self-Help Tour. Join these hilarious ladies in Cork’s Everyman Theatre this weekend, for two hours of comedy gold. With previous online sketches such as ‘How to be a cute hoor with your money’ and ‘Tip for when stress wrecks your face’ gone viral, this is a show destined to sell out fast. The unique blend of hilarious sketch and stand up comedy takes on brand new characters, along with some of the well-known favourites. Don’t miss this side-splitting show from the queens of sketch comedy. See www.everymancork.com for more information.
THEATRE
Michael Harding: On Tuesdays I’m a Buddhist:23 November: Join best-selling writer and raconteur Michael Harding at Limerick’s Lime Tree Theatre this weekend. Sit back and listen as he reads from his latest memoir, ruminates on the difference between psychotherapy and religion and relates the story of his pilgrimage to Skellig Michael, in his ongoing search for meaning. Described as stunningly honest, funny and self-deprecating, Harding’s latest publication is a powerful lesson about the human condition and the ultimate bliss of living in the present moment. For more information about this event see www.limetree.ie.
FILM
Men’s Film Night:28 November: Westport Family Resource Centre will host a film night for men, with documentary film The Work on the big screen. This will be followed by light refreshments and a discussion on establishing a monthly men’s group in Westport. The Work set inside a single room in Folsom Prison follows three men from the outside as they participate in a four-day group therapy retreat with level-four convicts. Over the four days, each man in the room takes his turn at delving deep into his past, forcing them to re-evaluate themselves and other prisoners. To book, please call Westport Family Resource Centre at 09824419.
Nativity Rocks: 23 November: Get in to the rocking festive spirit with Nativity Rocks! This is the fourth installment of the Nativity franchise and brings it back to its roots, and back to the fictional St Bernadette’s Primary School. The staff and students work together to win the coveted prize of Christmas Town of the Year by performing a spectacular rock music-themed nativity. This musical comedy is sure to have audiences of all ages laughing, as director Debbie Isitt has ensured that this Ain’t No Silent Night! For trailers and reviews see www.entertainment.ie.
DANCING DIARY
Connacht
Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park. Social Dancing: 2 December, Liam Mannering. Big Band Dancing: 24 November, Mike Denver.
Leinster
Dublin: Dublin, Red Cow, 22 November, John Mc Nicholl.
Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 24 November, Derek Ryan.
Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown Gaa Complex, 25 November, Brian McDermott.
Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 22 November, Michael Collins, 24 November, Gerry Guthrie,25 November, PJ Murrihy & Michael Sexton.
Munster
Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 23 November, Robert Mizzell.
Cork: Glanmire, Vienna Woods, 28 November, PJ Murrihy.
Cork: Macroom, Riverside Park Hotel, 26 November, Martin Kearney & Derry Kennedy.
Kerry: Tralee, Kerin’s O’Rahillys Clubhouse, 28 November, Noel Briody Band.
Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 25 November, Mike Denver.
Limerick: Newcastle West, Longcourt House Hotel, 22 November, Dermot Lyons.
Limerick: Killmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 28 November, Declan Aungier.
Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 24 November, Michael Cahill.
Tipperary: Thurles, The Premier Ballroom, 25 November, Declan Aungier.
Ulster
Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 24 November, Michael English.
Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 24 November, Jimmy Buckley.
Down: Newry, The Mourne Country, 24 November, Matthew O’Donnell.
Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 26 November, Stephen Smyth.
Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 25 November, Robert Mizzell.
Monaghan: Castleblayney, The Glencarn, 23 November, Ciaran Rosney.
Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 24 November, John Glenn & The Mainliners.
Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 23 November, Michael English
Read more
Feel the fear and do it anyway
Behind the scenes: Ros na Rún
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